Day in Pictures, June 7, 2013

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By By Mike Moffitt

on June 7, 2013 1:29 PM

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Topless 'tribute' to Putin: A FEMEN feminist tries to evade arrest in Kiev after she shouted "Vladimir, I love you!" and performed an impersonation of Russian rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabayeva with a ribbon. Russian President Vladmir Putin, who announced his divorce this week, has previously been romantically linked with Kabayeva, an Olympian turned legislator 31 years his junior. less

Topless 'tribute' to Putin: A FEMEN feminist tries to evade arrest in Kiev after she shouted "Vladimir, I love you!" and performed an impersonation of Russian rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabayeva with a ribbon. ... more

You couldn't hold it?! Spike, an alligator of the "Zoo to You" program in Paso Robles, Calif., was being transferred by van in Los Angeles County when he had an accident inside his cage. The driver and her companion stopped, took him out the vehicle and cleaned up the gator urine. Meanwhile, a passer-by reported that two women were loading an alligator into van, which piqued the interest of the Sheriff's Department. A cruiser was dispatched to intercept a possible reptile-napping in progress and pulled over the van. After a lengthy explanation, no arrests were made, but a few photos were taken. less

You couldn't hold it?! Spike, an alligator of the "Zoo to You" program in Paso Robles, Calif., was being transferred by van in Los Angeles County when he had an accident inside his cage. The driver and her ... more

Teenage traveler girls pose during England's Appleby Horse Fair. The horse fair, which has existed under the protection of a charter granted by James II since 1685, is one of the key gathering points for the Romany, gypsy and traveling community. less

Teenage traveler girls pose during England's Appleby Horse Fair. The horse fair, which has existed under the protection of a charter granted by James II since 1685, is one of the key gathering points for the ... more

Bandhura keeps a lookout as one of her two cubs explores their enclosure in front of a paying audience for the first time at the Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen, Netherlands.

Bandhura keeps a lookout as one of her two cubs explores their enclosure in front of a paying audience for the first time at the Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen, Netherlands.

Photo: Bas Czerwinski, AFP/Getty Images

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Still driving his '36 Ford: Charline Austin hugs Bob Bartos on his 100th birthday at the Cool Car Cruz in Bremerton, Wash. Behind him is Bob's 1936 four-door Ford convertible sedan, which he still drives, although not very far. "I start the motor, back it out of the garage, turn on the radio, listen to it for about 30 minutes and think about the memories." less

Still driving his '36 Ford: Charline Austin hugs Bob Bartos on his 100th birthday at the Cool Car Cruz in Bremerton, Wash. Behind him is Bob's 1936 four-door Ford convertible sedan, which he still drives, ... more

Dam anxiety: Munduruku natives rally outside the Planalto Palace in Brasilia to demand legislation requiring them to be consulted before construction of a $13 billion dam that would displace 16,000 people along the Xingu River. Indigenous groups say the dam would harm their way of life. Environmentalists warn of deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions and irreparable damage to the ecosystem. less

Dam anxiety: Munduruku natives rally outside the Planalto Palace in Brasilia to demand legislation requiring them to be consulted before construction of a $13 billion dam that would displace 16,000 people along ... more

Back in the ring at 45? Riddick-ulous! Monkeys tag-team former world heavyweight boxing champion Riddick Bowe at a shrine in Thailand's Lopburi province. Bowe is stepping out of retirement next week to make his debut as a Muay Thai fighter. Muay Thai is a brutal martial art that makes boxing look gentlemanly. less

Back in the ring at 45? Riddick-ulous! Monkeys tag-team former world heavyweight boxing champion Riddick Bowe at a shrine in Thailand's Lopburi province. Bowe is stepping out of retirement next week to make his ... more

Pass the saddle soap: A traveler washes his horse in the waters of the River Eden in preparation for selling the animal at England's Appleby Horse Fair.

Pass the saddle soap: A traveler washes his horse in the waters of the River Eden in preparation for selling the animal at England's Appleby Horse Fair.

Photo: Christopher Furlong, Getty Images

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Bodyguard boot camp: Instructors step on trainees during a special bodyguard training session known as "VIP Protection Training Camp" at Genghis Security Academy in Beijing. More than 70 trainees take part in more than 20 hours of intensive exercises including martial arts and evasive driving. less

Bodyguard boot camp: Instructors step on trainees during a special bodyguard training session known as "VIP Protection Training Camp" at Genghis Security Academy in Beijing. More than 70 trainees take part in ... more

A bat and a half: Santiago Gomez, almost 6, received an early birthday gift from his parents - a Batman costume - plus he got to hang out with a Dark Knight street performer in downtown Mexico City. Birthdays don't get much better than that. less

A bat and a half: Santiago Gomez, almost 6, received an early birthday gift from his parents - a Batman costume - plus he got to hang out with a Dark Knight street performer in downtown Mexico City. Birthdays ... more

Photo: Ivan Pierre Aguirre, Associated Press

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Who cut the cheese? "Amazon John" pretends to be overwhelmed by an unpleasant odor during his Silly Safaris presentation at Brentwood Assisted Living Center in Brentwood, Calif. John brought a variety of animals for the residents to see and pet. less

Who cut the cheese? "Amazon John" pretends to be overwhelmed by an unpleasant odor during his Silly Safaris presentation at Brentwood Assisted Living Center in Brentwood, Calif. John brought a variety of ... more